Waiting for hospital treatment? Posted or Updated on 17 Jun 2022

While You Wait contains great resources to help you look after your physical and mental wellbeing while you wait for care and treatment. It will also guide you on where you might find extra support.

The website has been updated to provide accessibility and language support. By clicking “accessibility tools” at the top of the page you can access a toolbar that enables you to translate content into over 100 languages, text to speech functionality, reading aids and styling options. You can also adjust colour, font type and size.

Visit www.whileyouwait.org.uk

You will find:

• How to stay as fit and healthy as possible while you wait for your treatment and how to prepare for surgery
• Information and support to look after your mental health
• Support and advice on managing pain
• Information on long term conditions
• What to do if your condition deteriorates
• Information on eating well and maintaining a healthy weight
• Answers to patients frequently asked